crucifix

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
    — Also the candles flickering in the blood-red sconces are black and the body on the crucifix is that of a full-breasted woman.
  2. An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
    — Plain crosses are preferred by Protestants, but crucifixes by Catholics.
  3. The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.

词形变化

crucifixes plural

词汇关系

衍生词
crucifixlike crucifix position crucifix toad lily crucifix
相关词
crucifixion crucify

词源

From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.
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